Jonathan Smith Leaves Oregon State to Become Michigan State's New Football Coach

Smith's Departure Comes at Critical Time for Oregon State as Pac-12 Conference Dissolves

Jonathan Smith, former head coach at Oregon State, has been hired as the new head coach for Michigan State's football team, replacing Mel Tucker who was fired following sexual harassment allegations.
Smith, who served as Oregon State's head coach for six years, led the team to 10 wins in the 2022 season and earned a spot in the AP Top 25.
Michigan State's athletic director, Alan Haller, praised Smith for his track record of recruiting at a high level and his ability to develop and maximize players once they're in the program.
Smith's departure from Oregon State comes at a critical time for the team, with the Pac-12 conference dissolving after this season.
Oregon State is now launching a national coaching search to find Smith's replacement.